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Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters – Read It and Rate It

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Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters by Lesley M.M. Blume Mystery Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Eleven-year-old Cornelia is the daughter of two famous pianists. Her dad is not around and her mother is often on faraway trips. Cornelia is shy and lonely and surrounds herself with books and dictionaries. When a new neighbor named Virginia Somerset moves in next door, Cornelia discovers that the world is … Read more

Dorothy Must Die – Read It and Rate It

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Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Best book EVER! “Dorothy Must Die” is about a teenage girl named Amy Gumm who winds up in Oz. However, it’s not the same one as the one you and I think of. After Dorothy returns to Kansas she realizes she wants to go back to Oz, so she does. The citizens of Oz crown Dorothy Queen of … Read more

Perfect (Hopkins) – Read It and Rate It

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Perfect Impulse #2 by Ellen Hopkins Novel in Verse Realistic Fiction Review #1 “Perfect” was a story about four teens POV about their “perfect” life.  Cara’s brother has committed suicide, but failed, and Cara has chosen to become a lesbian. Andre wants to dance, Kendra is anorexic, Jenna is dating a black teen, Sean stalks for love – all of these problems because of the “perfect” lives they live in. I adored this book, because … Read more

Murder House – Read It and Rate It

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Murder House by James Patterson and David Ellis Mystery Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The main plot of the novel is the mystery that has surrounded the so-called “Murder House” for decades. It seems that whoever lives in the house for more than a day are cursed. Men, women, and children all seem to be victim to this unforgivable curse. Overall, Detective Murphy must try to solve the mystery of a … Read more

Defending Jacob – Read It and Rate It

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Defending Jacob by William Landay Mystery Realistic Fiction Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is about a boy named Jacob who is accused of killing a classmate. He goes on a journey where his father, who is also the narrator, tries his hardest to defend his son. Towards the ending there is a huge twist and I would totally recommend this book!  Review #2 * * * * Stars (Great!) … Read more

If I Was Your Girl – Read It and Rate It

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If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book is about a transgendered teen who learns to find strength in God, friends, and family, even falling in love. But her past catches up to her and she learns she deserves to be happy. What I like about this book is how descriptive the author is and shows a transgendered teen who still … Read more

Storm Descends – Read It and Rate It

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The Storm Descends Fire and Steel #2 by Gerald N. Lund Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book was about the people of Germany right after World War I, and how they tried to get back on their feet after the turmoil they had experienced, and the trials they had gone through. It was difficult for many of the lower-class to even get food at that time. During that … Read more

City of Bones – Read It and Rate It

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City of Bones Mortal Instruments #1 by Cassandra Clare Adventure Fantasy Mystery Romance Thriller Review #1 I have already read this book before, and the plot still amazes me!!! Cassandra Clare is SOO good at twisting her plots around which is one of the reasons her books are so great. This book is really great for anyone who loves adventure fantasy books with some romance. 

Anatomical Shape of a Heart – Read It and Rate It

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The Anatomical Shape of a Heart by Jenn Bennett Mystery Realistic Fiction Romance Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I thought that this book was REALLY GOOD! First of all I usually can’t find really great romance novels, but this one definitely made the cut. So the first thing I really liked about this book is that the characters are really unique, and add a certain element to the story. The main character … Read more